Geological and Hydrologic Technicians
SOC 19-4045 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Geological and Hydrologic Technicians is $50,630, based on BLS OEWS 2020 data. The mean annual wage is $61,130, and an estimated 15,580 workers are employed in this occupation nationally.
Highest-Paying Areas (2020)
Where Geological and Hydrologic Technicians earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $50,630. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $96,830 | +91.3% | 380 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $80,500 | +59% | 120 |
| Tulsa, OK | $76,880 | +51.8% | 260 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $76,030 | +50.2% | 270 |
| Anchorage, AK | $75,860 | +49.8% | 70 |
| Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | $75,520 | +49.2% | 470 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $73,110 | +44.4% | — |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | $72,440 | +43.1% | 100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $71,960 | +42.1% | 50 |
| Billings, MT | $71,880 | +42% | 40 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2020)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$28,210
25th Pct
$35,450
Median
$50,630
75th Pct
$76,650
90th Pct
$109,300
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